National Sales Manager

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Job Title: Sales Manager

Location: Hybrid — 4 days office-based, Fridays WFH London based

Reports To: Sales Director


About the Role

Talent Magpie Recruitment is working with a leading global consumer brand , seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive the expansion of its products portfolio in the UK market. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-growth category, working with innovative products and established global teams.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in accelerating UK sales performance, building retail and distribution partnerships, and shaping market entry strategies across healthcare, retail, and e-commerce channels.


Key Responsibilities

Revenue Growth & Market Expansion

  • Develop and execute the UK sales strategy for their products portfolio across key channels: retail (Amazon, Boots, John Lewis), direct-to-consumer, healthcare (NHS partnerships), and specialist stores.
  • Deliver against quarterly sales and market share targets.
  • Benchmark performance against key competitors to inform positioning and growth strategies.


Retail & Distribution Partnerships

  • Lead negotiations with UK retailers and distributors, securing shelf space, listings, and promotional support.
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities such as pharmacy chains, subscription models, and emerging sales channels.


Market Intelligence

  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends to refine pricing, promotional strategies, and product mix.
  • Provide actionable feedback to global teams on UK regulations, consumer insights, and product development opportunities.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with marketing to adapt campaigns for the UK market, leveraging influencers and parenting communities.
  • Collaborate with supply chain to manage stock and align inventory to demand peaks (e.g., seasonal gifting).


Candidate Requirements


Experience:

  • 5+ years’ experience in UK sales within consumer technology, or healthcare devices.
  • Proven track record of launching or scaling products with leading UK retailers (e.g., Boots, Argos, Mothercare, Ocado).


Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong understanding of UK baby product market trends, consumer behaviours, and compliance standards.
  • Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills with retailer/distributor networks.
  • Data-driven approach, comfortable with tools such as Excel, Salesforce, and Nielsen/IRI analytics.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the agility to test and optimise new sales channels.


Desirable:

  • Established relationships with key buyers at major UK retailers.


What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
  • Opportunity to shape UK market strategy for an internationally recognised brand.
  • Collaborative, fast-paced environment with scope for career growth.

Location:
London
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Business

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